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Bengal Law College in association with RostrumLegal is organizing a Two Day National Seminar on Protection of Children from Sexual Offences on February 17 & 18, 2018.The Seminar Organizing Committee takes pleasure in inviting esteemed members from the academic social and corporate fraternity to participate in the deliberations by submitting research papers (conceptual and empirical) and case studies. Contributions seeking to expand the frontiers of knowledge surrounding the theme – Protection of Children from Sexual Offences are particularly welcome. Who Can Participate?Law Students, Faculty Members and Academicians, Legal & Management Practitioners, Consultants, Social Workers, Ph.D. Scholars and students of other disciplines are invited to submit their abstracts/full papers before the said date. How Can One Participate?Interested can participate in the seminar deliberations as one of the following. As paper presenter. As participant. Abstract Submission: An … [Read more...] about National Seminar on Protection of Children from Sexual Offences

Last year was another busy year in health care fraud enforcement. In 2012, the Office of Inspector General for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS-OIG) reported total expected recoveries of $6.9 billion from all of its enforcement initiatives. Additionally, HHS-OIG excluded 3,131 individuals and entities from participation in federal health care programs; brought criminal actions against 778 individuals and entities alleged to have engaged in crimes against HHS programs; and filed 367 civil actions — including federal False Claims Act (FCA) suits, federal actions under the Civil Monetary Penalties Law, and other administrative proceedings. Also, 2012 saw the single largest takedown (in terms of the amount of Medicare false billings at stake) in the history of the Medicare Fraud Strike Force. Two hundred HHS-OIG special agents, forensic examiners, and analysts executed a takedown across seven cities of over 100 individuals involved in Medicare fraud schemes … [Read more...] about Health Care Enforcement in 2012: A Year in Review

3:54 p.m. In addition to the Republicans revealing part of their strategy (see the 11:45 a.m. update), the Democrats also released some ideas of their own. Several senators referred back to the analogy urged by John G. Roberts Jr. when he was questioned before the Senate in 2005.Roberts said the task of a judge is similar to that of an umpire: calling the game based on objective background. But several Democratic senators referred to that analogy and pointed out conflicts. Among them, Rhode Island Sen. Whitehouse referred back to a May 25 New Yorker article that details the shifts in the Supreme Court under Roberts.“In every major case,” Toobin wrote, “Roberts has sided with the prosecution over the defendant, the state over the condemned, the executive branch over the legislative and the corporate over the individual plaintiff.” Added Whitehouse: “Some balls and strikes.”The effort could be to show that there is more than just simple pitch calling, … [Read more...] about Day 1, Confirmation Hearings: Sotomayor’s Philosophy? ‘Fidelity to the Law’

The Senate Judiciary Committee wrapped up its hearings on Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch on Thursday with testimony offering competing views of the judge.Former law clerks and judges who worked with Gorsuch on the Denver-based 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals praised his kindness, empathy and collegiality. Representatives of liberal groups, on the other hand, portrayed Gorsuch as a judge who rules against the little guy and relies on the Oxford English Dictionary rather than common sense in applying laws designed to protect workers.Liberals also raised concerns about Gorsuch’s role in defending terrorism policies of the George W. Bush administration when he was principal deputy associate attorney general. Gorsuch has previously said he was acting as a lawyer for the government and not a policymaker while at the Justice Department in 2005 and 2006.During the testimony on Thursday, Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., announced plans for a filibuster of the … [Read more...] about Gorsuch confirmation hearings, Day 4: He is portrayed as empathetic, yet bad for the little guy

2016 was an active year in securities litigation. In the first half of 2016 alone, plaintiffs filed 119 new federal class action securities cases.1 It was also a busy year for SEC enforcement proceedings, with a record 868 cases filed, 548 of which were independent enforcement actions (as opposed to follow-up actions or cases based on delinquent regulatory filings).2 This continued the trend of growth in SEC enforcement activity, as independent actions have increased by nearly 61% since 2013.3 Amid this activity, there were a number of important legal and regulatory developments, including in the following areas:Insider Trading: In its first major insider trading case in 19 years, the Supreme Court clarified that a gift of confidential information to a tippee who is a trading relative or friend may be sufficient to support insider trading liability. Securities Fraud and Class Actions: The Second Circuit (and district courts in that Circuit) held … [Read more...] about 2016 Year in Review: Securities Litigation and Regulation

January 1, 2014 is fast approaching and regulators, payor organizations, providers, and many other in- terested parties are working to implement, opera- tionalize, and participate in the state-based American Health Benefit Exchanges and Small Business Health Options Program (‘‘SHOP’’) Exchanges (the ‘‘Exchanges’’). Many aspects of the Exchanges and the related pro- grams created under the Patient Protection and Afford- able Care Act1 (‘‘ACA’’) will present new challenges to the parties involved. In particular, the risk adjustment programs to be implemented in each state will present many challenges for health plans and providers. Implementing and operating a risk adjustment pro- gram requires significant effort by all parties involved: (i) regulators need to create clear standards setting forth what data and supporting documentation will be required; (ii) health plans need to establish ways to col- … [Read more...] about Caution: Risk Adjustment Hurdles Facing Plans and Providers Under the Affordable Care Act

Energy and Climate DebateAs the 113th Congress gets into full swing, energy issues receive significant levels of attention as leadership changes continue within the legislative and executive branches.CongressKerry ConfirmedThe Senate voted 94-3 to confirm Senator John Kerry (D-MA) to succeed Hillary Clinton as secretary of state January 29. Senator Kerry has long been a leader on energy and environmental issues, and said last week that his failure to pass climate change legislation is one of his biggest regrets of his Senate tenure. Representatives Ed Markey (D-MA) and Stephen Lynch (D-MA) has launched their campaigna for the Senate, but no Republicans have yet announced that they will run. Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick (D) recently picked William “Mo” Cowan, his former chief of staff, to serve as the state’s interim senator until voters choose Senator Kerry’s successor in a June 25 special election.Hagel’s Confirmation ProcessIn written … [Read more...] about Energy and Environmental Law Update – February 3, 2013

The Eleventh International Conference on Healthcare Systems and Global Business Issues will be held at the beautiful campus of IMS Unison University, Dehradun, India from January 2-3, 2018. This is only the third institution in India where this international conference will be held.Conference Dates: January 2-3, 2018Venue: IMS Unison University, Dehradun, India Who can apply?Academicians, Professionals, Research Scholars, Advocates, NGOs and Students can submit their abstracts and full papers to the organizing committee. Brief list of Topics/Themes: Emerging Issues in Healthcare Law Balancing Patient Rights with Legal Risk in Healthcare Facilities Ethical Issues and Best Practices for Enforcement and Regulatory Proceedings Legislation and Ethical Issues in Healthcare Death with Dignity: Legal, Ethical, Clinical and International Perspectives Litigation Finance: New “Wonder Drug” to Battle Injustice or Suspicious Growth on the Legal System? Submission: … [Read more...] about IMS Unison University: Two days International Conference on “Healthcare Systems and Global Business Issues”

Department of Law, Central University of Kerala is organizing International Interdisciplinary Seminar on “Realization of Human Rights in a Globalised World”.Seminar Date: 4th, 5th and 6th of January 2018Conference Venue: Central University Campus, BSNL Arcade, Thiruvalla, Kerala, India Who can apply?The organizers of the Seminar calls upon the legal profession, academicians from all other disciplines , administrators, University students, young and upcoming research scholars, social activists and the representatives of governmental and nongovernmental organizations to present their research papers relevant to the below-mentioned themes.Submission: An abstract not exceeding two pages shall be submitted for consideration. The abstract shall contain: Title of paper Synopsis of the Paper Reference materials Conclusion indicating author’s perspective Presenter(s) name and title Postal addresses E-mail addresses and Telephone numbers of all contributorsThe abstract … [Read more...] about Call For Papers:International Interdisciplinary Seminar On “Realization Of Human Rights In A Globalised World”

Department of law, Kerala University is organizing a seminar calling upon the legal profession, academicians from other social science disciplines , administrators, university students, young and upcoming research scholars, social activists and the representatives of governmental and nongovernmental organizations to present their research papers relevant to the below-mentioned themes.Thematic Sessions Globalization of human rights ; Its impact on social justice and human development Adverse effects of neo liberalization on human rights : General Issues Globalization and Socio-economic Rights Rights to health, education, work, adequate standard of life, food, clean environment, social security Globalization, Cultural relativism and Human Rights Globalization and Human Rights of the vulnerable sections Women, children, indigenous populations, migrated labour and other deprived sections WTO Laws and Human Rights New Development Strategies and Human Rights Aid from … [Read more...] about Call For Papers: Dept. of law, Kerala University